Nature plays an important role in excursions from Varadero. Matanzas has the Ciénaga de Zapata, ideal scenario for birdwatching, diving, hiking and much more, also has the Canímar River Tourist Park, just 25 minutes from Varadero, which gives customers a paradisiacal scenario , where you can enjoy the horseback riding, walks along the Canímar River, a performance of the aboriginal legends of the area, as well as a typical Cuban food. Do not miss it...
Excursions can be booked through the sales bureaus of the Varadero Travel Agencies. See contacts here
Nature excursions from Varadero
Jeepsafari Nature Tour Canimar River
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels.
2. Jeep Safari around the Cuban countryside to discover the exotic Cuban nature, a trip through the history of ruins and memories.
3. Snorkeling in the Coral Beach coral barrier.
4. Visit and bath at the Saturn’s Cave.
5. Boat ride around the Canimar River through the Natural Park until arriving in the Arboleda, where you can enjoy horseback rides, swims in the warm waters of the river, boat rides or just relax and enjoy the flora and fauna.
6. Creole lunch.
7. Visit to the city of bridges, Matanzas.
Jeepsafari Nature Tour
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels.
2. Jeep Safari around the Cuban countryside to discover the exotic Cuban nature, a trip through the history of ruins and memories.
3. Ride in fast boat through the Canimar River.
4. Snorkeling in the Coral Beach coral barrier.
5. Visit to the country’s most famous cave “Saturn’s Cave”.
6. Visit and free time in the La Dionisia Estate. Horse or Bull ride.
7. Creole lunch (Two non-alcoholic drinks included).
8. Return to the hotel
Canimar River on Bus
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels.
2. Snorkeling in the Coral Beach coral barrier.
3. Visit and bath at the Saturn’s Cave.
5. Boat tour around the Canimar River, taking advantage of the beautiful nature of this paradisiacal place of the Matanzas geography, navigating 11 km through the calm waters of one of the most emblematic and interesting places of the region.
6. Creole lunch in the arboleda.
7. Recreational time that includes the enjoyment of: rowing boats, horseback rides and rest in the hammocks.
8. Panoramic ride around the city of Matanzas.
Green Tour Havana
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels starting at 08:00 hrs.
2. Stop at the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. The trip continues heading to Havana, going through Guanabo until the town of Bacuranao.
4. Visit and tour around two states of national reference when it comes to agricultural productions and growing of fruits and culinary spices. You’ll be able to watch and interact with the breeding of stock, pigs, rabbits and turkeys, among other animals, and tasting natural juices and fruits (it lasts 1:15 hours).
5. The trip continues as we head to Havana, with a brief panoramic city tour and to have time for lunch (at the Mediterraneo-Vedado Restaurant), typical Mediterranean lunch with the presence of different dishes made from organic productions of the visited estates.
6. Visit to the National Zoo where you’ll visit the facilities, including the African Prairie and the Lions Moat (it lasts 1:30 hours).
7. Return to Varadero.
Green Tour Havana
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Ride in fast boat around the Canimar River.
3. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta Maya (Protected Area).
4. Visit and bath in the Saturn’s Cave.
5. Visit to the Ranch La Dionisia, which includes:
- Creole lunch (two non-alcoholic drinks included).
- Horse and bull ride.
- Observation of the Ruins of a French-Style Coffee Plantation.
6. Relaxing time.
7. Return to the hotel.
Jeep Safari Nature Tour
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at your hotel in Havana ON A JEEP.
2. Stop at the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Tour in fast boat around the Canimar River.
4. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta Maya (Protected Area).
5. Snorkeling in Saturn’s Cave.
6. Visit to the Ranch Dionisia, which includes:
- Creole lunch (two non-alcoholic drinks included).
- Horse ride.
- Observation of the Ruins of a French-Style Coffee Plantation.
7. Relaxing time.
8. Return to the hotel in Varadero.
Jeep Nature Tour Havana
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (itinerary):
1. Pick up at your hotel in Havana ON JEEP.
2. Stop at the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Tour in fast boat around the Canimar River.
4. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta Maya (Protected Area).
5. Snorkeling in Saturn’s Cave.
6. Visit to the Ranch Dionisia, which includes:
- Creole lunch (two non-alcoholic drinks included).
- Horse ride.
- Observation of the Ruins of a French-Style Coffee Plantation.
7. Relaxing time.
8. Return to the hotel in Varadero.
Jeep Safari ½
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Country journey around the rural areas.
3. Snorkeling in Punta Maya
4. Visit, with one liquid included, and snorkeling in the interior lake of Saturn’s Cave.
5. Return to the hotel.
Snorkeling Nature Tour
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the Hotel Varadero.
2. Boat ride to Romero Cay (10:30 am).
3. Welcoming in the Marina and transportation to Isla Paraiso, with Cuban cocktails and snorkeling in the coral barrier.
4. Welcome in the visitor’s center (typical welcome cocktail).
5. Exposition from the local guide of the Conservation Project that takes place in the Cay, supported by the panels shown there.
6. Tour around the Natural Path and the Birds, Cuban hutias and iguanas.
7. Walk through the natural path to watch the endemic flora and fauna of the Cay and explanation of the investigation work developed in the area.
8. Marine lunch.
9. Menu: Bread or cookies, sea broth, fruits, vegetables, marine rice and chili seafood, grilled fish, cold salads, homemade desserts, coffee, national open bar of cocktails and sodas.
10. Free time. Bath in the beach, rest in the hammocks.
11. Return to Varadero (4:30 p.m.).
Nature Tour Paraiso Island
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel Varadero.
2. Boat ride to Romero Cay.
3. Welcoming in the Marina and transportation to Isla Paraiso, with Cuban cocktails and snorkeling in the coral barrier.
4. Welcome in the visitor’s center (typical welcome cocktail).
5. Exposition from the local guide of the Conservation Project that takes place in the Cay, supported by the panels shown there.
6. Tour around the Natural Path and the Birds, Cuban hutias and iguanas.
7. Walk through the natural path to watch the endemic flora and fauna of the Cay and explanation of the investigation work developed in the area.
8. Free time.
9. Bath in the beach, rest in the hammocks. Enjoy the non-alcoholic drinks.
10. Return to Varadero (13:00 p.m.).
Tour to Isla Paraíso Without Lunch
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Trip to La Dionisia Coffee Plantation through natural paths.
3. Horseback ride of 1 hour and a half through La Solapa.
4. Return to Varadero.
Dionisia Horseback Ride Through La Solapa Path
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to a countryside party and tour through the facilities.
3. Visit to the conservationists stations of endangered species like Parrots or Manjuaris, depending on the time of the year.
4. Visit the crocodile breeding zoo where you can watch the reproduction of it in its different stages.
5. Tour around the El Enigma de las Rocas path.
6. Visit the Bermeja Path to watch the world’s smallest bird, the bee hummingbird.
7. Snorkeling and lunch in Caleta Buena (open bar).
8. Return to Varadero.
Jeep Safari Cienaga de Zapata
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels.
2. Visit to the crocodile breeding zoo.
3. Tour in a fast boat through the Cienaga and visit to the Taina village.
4. Lunch + Snorkeling in Punta Perdiz with one drink included.
5. Return to Varadero.
Nature Tour Caribbean Day
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels.
2. Bird watching.
3. The Salinas de Brito.
4. Main species to watch: Aquatic birds, migratory most of them (flamingos, spatula birds and herons, etc.). In some parts you can watch forest birds.
5. Regulations: No more than 4 groups of up to 20 people each (daily total: 80 people). Two groups in the morning and two in the afternoon.
6. Lunch in Punta Perdiz with open bar.
7. Visit to the countryside party and tour around the facilities.
8. Return to Varadero.
Bird Watching Nature Tour
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels ON JEEP.
2. Journey through Cardenas, Carlos Rojas, Jovellanos, La Isabel, Aguada de Pasajeros (15-minute stop in the little train of Aguada) and panoramic tour in Cienfuegos.
3. Arrival in the colonial city of Trinidad with visit to the Cantero museum, tasting of the Cuban canchanchara and free time to explore the city.
4. Departure to the Nicho, stepping by Cumanayagua, Crucecitas (highest peak of the tour) until arriving in Nicho.
5. Arrival in Nicho, tour around the butterflies bath and time to bath in the well of wishes, country-style lunch and time for relaxation in the place.
6. Return to Varadero through Cartagena, Autopista, Jaguey Grande (10-minute stop), Agramante Central Highway, Coliseo, Cardenas and Varadero.
Nature Tour Nicho-Trinidad
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels ON JEEP.
2. Journey through Cardenas, Carlos Rojas, Jovellanos, La Isabel, Aguada de Pasajeros (15-minute stop in the little train of Aguada), Cienfuegos.
3. Arrival in the city of Cienfuegos with panoramic city tour and free time.
4. Departure to El Nicho.
5. Arrival in El Nicho, tour around the butterflies bath and time to bath in the well of wishes, country-style lunch and time for relaxation in the place.
6. Return to Varadero through Cartagena, Autopista, Jaguey Grande (10-minute stop), Agramante Central Highway, Coliseo, Cardenas and Varadero.
Nature Tour Nicho-Cienfuegos
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the Cueva del Indio.
3. Visit to the lookout of Jasmines.
4. Visit to the Mural of Prehistory.
5. Lunch in the El Mural Restaurant (one drink included).
6. Return to Varadero.
Jeep Safari Pinar del Río
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Panoramic visit to the city of Cienfuegos.
3. Tour around the beautiful city of Trinidad.
4. Visit to the Cantero Museum.
5. Tasting of the delicious and creole canchanchara (popular drink).
6. Lunch in the Plaza Mayor Restaurant.
7. Visit to the Che’s mausoleum.
8. Return to Varadero.
Nature Tour Three Cities
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Tour around Old Havana and its four plazas.
4. Visit to the Rum Museum.
5. Lunch at the El Floridita Restaurant (Piña de Plata Room).
6. Tour around the modern Havana.
7. Return to Varadero.
Visit to Havana Nature Tour
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Tour around Old Havana and its four plazas.
4. Visit to the Rum Museum.
5. Lunch at the El Floridita Restaurant (Piña de Plata Room).
6. Visit to the Tobacco Factory.
7. Tour around the modern Havana.
8. Return to Varadero.
Nature Tour Havana + Tobacco Factory
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the La Dionisia Coffee plantation with a half an hour horseback ride.
3. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta Maya (Protected Area).
4. Visit to Laguna Maya (Protected Area).
5. Tour around the Sendero de la Laguna.
6. Boat tour around Laguna Maya.
7. Time to relax.
8. Bath and lunch in Saturn’s Cave.
9. Continues until arriving in the Varadero Dolphinarium to enjoy the show at 15:30 hours.
10. Return to the hotel.
Jeep Explore Nature Tour Plus
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta Maya (Protected Area).
3. Visit to Laguna Maya (Protected Area).
4. Tour around Sendero de la Laguna.
5. Horseback ride.
6. Boat tour around Laguna Maya.
7. Time to relax.
8. Visit and bath in the Saturn’s Cave.
9. Return to the hotel.
Jeep Explore Nature Tour Plus II
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the La Dionisia Coffee plantation with a 1-hour horseback ride.
3. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta Maya (Protected Area).
4. Visit to Laguna Maya (Protected Area).
5. Tour around the Sendero de la Laguna.
6. Boat tour around Laguna Maya.
7. Time to relax.
8. Bath and lunch in Saturn’s Cave.
9. Return to the hotel.
Nature Tour Habana Family and Friend Package
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels.
2. Stop at the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Panoramic tour with rural views to Soroa, with:
- Visit to the Orchids Sanctuary
- Visit to the Cascada (Waterfall)
- Lunch at a restaurant in Soroa
4. Panoramic tour with rural visits to the Las Terrazas Complex, located in the mountain range of Sierra del Rosario
5. Visit to the natal home of Polo Montañez
6. Return to Varadero with panoramic visit to Havana
Nature Tour Las Terrazas+Soroa
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Boat tour in Canimar River.
3. Snorkeling in a coral barrier of Punta de Maya (Protected Area).
4. Bath in the Saturn’s Cave.
5. Lunch in La Arboleda, which includes:
- Creole lunch (one non-alcoholic drink included). Horseback ride/time to relax.
6. City tour Matanzas.
7. Return to the hotel.
Green Tour Havana
Frequency: Tuesday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels in Varadero starting at 08:00 hrs.
2. Stop in the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. We head towards the National Zoo, where you’ll explore the facilities, including the African Prairie and the Lions area. (It lasts 1:30 hours).
4. The trip continues in the National Botanic Garden, with a guided tour around its paths and once the visit is over, there will be some time to enjoy lunch in a restaurant within the facilities or the city.
5. In the afternoon, panoramic tour in Havana, with visit to its main places of interest.
6. Return to Varadero at 17:30 hrs.
Nature Green Tour Havana
Frequency: Tuesday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotels in Varadero starting at 08:00 hrs.
2. Stop in the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. We head towards the National Zoo, where you’ll explore the facilities, including the African Prairie and the Lions area. (It lasts 1:30 hours).
4. The trip continues in the National Botanic Garden, with a guided tour around its paths and once the visit is over, there will be time to enjoy lunch in a restaurant of the city.Once the lunch is finished, transfer to the
5. National Aquarium to explore the facilities and enjoy the Sea Lions show at 16:00 hrs. and the Dolphins at 17:00 hrs.
6. Return to Varadero at 20:00 hrs.
Nature Tour Caribbean Snorkeling
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Tour around Old Havana and its four plazas.
4. Visit to the Rum Museum.
5. Lunch at the El Floridita Restaurant (Piña de Plata Room).
6. Tour around modern Havana.
7. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in the city (Comodoro or similar).
8. Free night.
9. 2nd day: Morning at your disposition.
10. Visit to the Tobacco Factory.
11. Lunch in a restaurant of the city.
12. Return to Varadero.
Nature Tour Habana Overnight
Frequency: Monday through Sunday.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Pick up at the hotel.
2. Visit to the Bacunayagua Lookout.
3. Tour around Old Havana and its four plazas.
4. Visit to the Rum Museum.
5. Lunch at the El Floridita Restaurant (Piña de Plata Room).
6. Tour around modern Havana.
7. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in the city (Comodoro or similar).
8. Visit with show in Tropicana.
9. 2nd day: Morning at your disposition.
10. Visit to the Tobacco Factory.
11. Lunch in a restaurant of the city.
12. Return to Varadero.
Nature Tour Habana Overnight + Tropicana
Frequency: Wednesdays.
Description (Itinerary):
1. Transfer in/out on classic cars with up to 4 people per car and a tourist guide for every 4 cars.
2. Welcome cocktail and a la carte dinner in Mansion Xanadu- includes a 500 ml bottle of water and two drinks or glasses of wine.
3. 15-minute meeting with the musicians in order to take pictures and get autographds in Plaza America’s Los Marinos Bar.
4. Bracelette for reserved seats in Premium zone, lines 1-2-3 of the concerts hall.
5. 90-minute concert with music and artists of the musical project Buena Vista Social Club / 22:00 – 23:30 hours.